Albany Agenda
Politics
A growing number of current and former NY lawmakers are running for Congress
In 2022, Democrats trying to jump from the state Legislature to the House lost. Republicans had better luck.
Politics
Politics
NY Republicans are suing to keep their outside income. Here’s how much they make.
Republican state lawmakers, some of whom make big bucks in their second jobs, are arguing a $35,000 cap is unconstitutional.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kirsten Gillibrand wants to know the truth about aliens
The U.S. senator also talked about the Equal Rights Amendment as a way to generate Democratic turnout in 2024.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY socialists touch base on successes, failures of session
Blocking nominations and Fix the MTA were wins touted internally.
Immigration
Policy
Hochul is under pressure to help with migrants. What about the state Legislature?
New York legislative leaders have been relatively quiet about the crisis.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Judicial independence or intimidation?
The same judicial organizations who condemned academics for publishing a paper about judges setting excessive bail were silent when a judge was reassigned for declining to set bail.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit study: NY’s homeless veterans need continued support
A shift in policy is needed to better serve this vulnerable population, according to a new report from Services for the Underserved
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
State Board of Elections approves controversial electronic voting machines
In a 3-1 vote, the ExpressVoteXL machines were certified by the state, but one commissioner predicted lawsuits to follow.
Policy
Policy
Adams, Hochul, James announce $485 million gun violence prevention plan
The “Blueprint for Community Safety” was written by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Personality
Personality
Which New York elected officials can complete our summer political bingo?
Just because it’s a slow time of year doesn’t mean the politicking stops.
Policy
Policy
New York BOE expected to vote on the use of highly controversial electronic voting machines
Watchdogs have raised concerns about the machines’ vulnerability to glitches and hacks and say paper ballots are still the most secure.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former Hochul appointee joins Frank Carone’s Oaktree
Daniel Tietz, who left his post as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, now works for the consulting firm started by New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
Ripple effects of Kevin Thomas’ congressional run
Politicians on Long Island could shift seats to potentially fill open spots in the state Senate or Assembly because of his move.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Hochul finally gets a portrait in the state Capitol LCA pressroom
Andrew Cuomo’s portrait also has a new home.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Here are some of the insiders the governor has appointed to run the state.
Labor
Politics
The nation’s biggest public union wants to help fix the workforce shortage
The group launched a listening tour in New York and has already received feedback from state and local workers on what governments can do to attract and retain employees.
Politics
Politics
NY swing district Republicans are less neutral on abortion than they promised
On the campaign trail, they said abortion should be a states’ issue. In office, some New York GOP reps have changed their tune.
Power Lists
Power Lists
Who’s Who in Government Relations
Notable New Yorkers advocating for policy changes at the city, state and federal levels.
Politics
Politics